Game Pass or Pass

On this episode Cory and Basher review Gears Tactics. The X-Com like strategy game from Splash Damage and the Collation. Part of Xbox Game Studios and a day one release on Xbox Game Pass. Tune in to find out if Gears of War has cracked a new genre in Gears Tactics. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-pass-or-pass/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp...

Gato Roboto lets you play as a cat in a robot suit. Is there really any more information that you require? Throw in a Game Boy like art style and some light Metroidvania/Pathfinder game play and you have a fun 3-4 hour experience for you to enjoy. With a shorter runtime and more basic elements of combat and upgrades, does Gato Roboto get the seal of approval? Gato Roboto is avaiable on Xbox Game P...

The Surge 2 is a follow up to a game in the Souls genre that dares to try new things. Something that is rare in the Souls clone games that seem to be everywhere in the market these days. With mechanics that involve challenging the player to target limbs to build new upgrades combined with an engine that actually runs well and doesn't have frame pacing issues galore, The Surge 2 looks to win over f...

Bloober, makers of Layers of Fear and Observer, decided to take a stab at a licensed game with the horror game Blair Witch. Tasked with trying to find a missing young boy with your trusty dog Bullitt. Set in the same universe as the movies, at least we think, Blair Witch looks to combine a creepy atmosphere with some of the most basic combat ever seen in a game to intrigue players to dive deep int...

Ninja Theory is trying something different with Bleeding Edge. A studio known for their cinematic story telling has made a class based 4V4 multiplayer game that looks to shake things up in the multiplayer realm. With a budget price tag of $29.99 what can gamers expect from this class shooter that will set it apart from the crowded market? Tune in to find out what Cory and Basher thought of Bleedin...

Doom Eternal has been in the works for years since Doom made its triumphant return in 2016 from Id software. Now with more demons, more glory kills, a shoulder mounted flame thrower, and hell arriving on Earth, Doom Eternal looks to take players to brink of whats possible in the FPS genre. Doom Eternal is not like most shooters in that it is a skill based shooter that asks a lot of the player and...

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is the example of sequel not only done right but also shows what can happen when truly talented developers come together to make something special. While the first outing by Moon Studios was very strong to many you could make an argument that it was bare bones in some respects. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a leap beyond anything bare bones. From the presentation b...

Moon Studios created something that immediately caught peoples attention with Ori and the Blind Forest. From the striking art style that is truly one of a kind to the music that will be added to your collection immediately, Ori and the Blind Forest will test your platforming skills while also tugging at your heart strings. But be warned, while Ori is cute and cuddly is is not for the faint of hear...

Games about depression and other troubling mental illnesses are not new territory. But finding one that handles the subject in a creative way that is beneficial is not always easy to come by. Gris from Nomada Studio looks to stand out in the crowd with its high quality and unique art style combined with a stellar soundtrack to keep you playing as well as engaging with its story and the journey tha...

A Plague Tale: Innocence tells the story of a brother and sister trying to survive after horrific events rip the family apart during a plague that is destroying life around them. Filled with light Stealth, Action and RPG mechanics this game tries to combine a lot of elements into one to tell a story that is unique and different while using in house tech that is sure to please gamers that like good...

Rip and Tear...Until it is done. Bringing a game like Doom into the modern era shouldn't of been possible but somehow Id Software not only brought it froward while retaining its core mechanics it also pushed the game into new territory and provided an example of how to breathe life into a classic franchise. Glory Kills, push forward combat, Pinkies, Imps, and Hell Knights are all here to bring a G...

When its comes to finding games to play with a friends it can be hard. But if you want a game to test the strength of a friendship you should play Overcooked 2. Running a digital kitchen has never felt so chaotic. With Burgers to be made and dishes to be washed, Overcooked 2 will not only test your ability to multi-task but test you patience level with friends as you inevitably bump into and start...

Halo Reach is the first Halo game to hit PC in the Master Chief Collection for PC. Alongside a brand new remaster for Xbox One owners of the Master Chief Collection as well. Touted as the last Halo game from Bungee before they would go on to make Destiny, Halo Reach has become for many their favorite campaign from Bungee. But nearly 10 years later, how does this game hold up when compared to the X...

Book of Demons from Thing Trunk is a call back to Diablo. To say that it's a copy of that game might not be too far from the truth but it still has its on isometric combat style that is more card based and a little less action heavy. But combined with an art style that is really unique and charm that will make you laugh and want to see more, Book of Demons is a game that many people that played ga...

HONK!!! Have you ever wanted to be a goose and terrorize unsuspecting victims in gardens and town shops? Well with the puzzle centric Untitled Goose Game you now can. Developed over 3 years Untitled Goose Game is an adorable puzzle game where you cause chaos around town as a Goose trying to make your way from area to area solving puzzles. But with such a simple tactic and style is it enough to get...

Its hard to believe Sea of Thieves released all the way back in 2018 and we are nearing the two year anniversary. To say that Sea of Thieves launched with a lot of content wouldn't be factual and it was easily the games biggest criticism. With almost 2 full years of support Cory and Basher decided to hop in and see if in 2020 Sea of Thieves is the pirate adventure we all hoped for. Sea of Thieves...

Basher and Cory started this journey in June of 2019 to find the games on Microsoft's Game Pass service that is worth playing. In an effort to put the quality of the service to the test they have discovered some truly great games on Game Pass. Such as The Messenger, Yoku's Island Express and Minit. But now it is time to rank them and pick a definitive Game Pass Game of the Year for 2019. Join them...

The "Souls" genre is one that has taken off this generation and while a lot of games simply try to swap the setting and call it a day, Remnant From the Ashes tries to mix it up even more. Making a third person shooter in the Souls style is not an easy task but is there enough here to bring Souls fans in. With 3 player co-op over Xbox Live, Xbox One X Support and a world to explore, Remnant From th...

Square Enix rebooted Tomb Raider in 2013 and hoped to bring a new version of the character to the fans. With Shadow of the Tomb Raider we are finally at the end of the story being told but was this new version of Laura Croft worth the wait? With more puzzles, less action and more tombs to explore Shadow of the Tomb Raider looks to finish what Crystal Dynamics started. Shadow of the Tomb Raider is...

When it comes to gimmicks in games it usually breaks down to something that is flash over substance. But when it comes to Minit that isn't the case. With each run of the game only lasting 60 seconds it tasks the player with figuring things out in its' charming world and unique art style. Mix in some Zelda and fun music and you have a unique game known as Minit that is on Xbox Game Pass. Send in a...

Apocalipsis: Harry At the End of the World is a point and click adventure game that calls back to an old genre while telling a story in a unique hand drawn art style. Tasking the player with guiding Harry through puzzles Apocalipsis hopes to win players over with its story telling in between stages and the story of heartbreak. Apocalipsis: Harry At the End of the World is available on Xbox Game Pa...

Night School Studios is back with their take on how to get out of Hell in Afterparty. A game where you are tasked to out-drink the devil to obtain life once again for Milo and Lola, two teens who have found themselves dead and in hell without their consensus. Join them on their adventure to see if they can make friends with humans and demons to build up their tolerance to take on the devil himself...

Obsidian is known for making expansive RPG'S and The Outer Worlds is the culmination of many years of hard work coming together to create an epic adventure filled with humor and wacky endeavors. Filled with memorable characters and worlds bursting with characters, any subscriber to Xbox Game Pass should give this one a shot. The Outer Worlds is available for Xbox Game Pass on Console and PC. Send...

Tower Defense is a genre that has been around for decades but Bad North Jotunn Edition looks to make it more accessible for all players. With its unique art style and stellar soundtrack you might think this is a home run, but the allure of the simplicity can definitely leave players with a repetition that appears faster than anticipated. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...

When people describe games as "old school" it usually means that there is something design wise that calls back to former glory, but in the case of Operencia: The Stolen Sun, the word Old School probably doesn't do it justice. Calling back to old dungeon crawlers like Eye of the Beholder and creating an homage to games of that kind is all about what Operneica does. From the first person view to th...